Japan, Empire. Three Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Badges Newly Listed and Chinese Air Force Pilot

and Chinese Air Force Pilot Wings (gold and silver bullion wire on khaki wool

he was transferred to the General Depot at Hastings on February 1

the reverse centre presenting the inscription UNSERN TAPFERN KRIEGERN 1864

1882 in Chatham

a position he remained in until his death on April 9

Japan, Empire. Three Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Badges Newly Listed and Chinese Air Force Pilot(Teikoku Zaiko Gunjin Kai) Large Basic Member's Badge (two piece construction, silver star mounted to a silver base, obverse featuring the symbol of the organization: the army cap badge star and crossed swords over a fouled anchor, all within a shield, measuring 27. 8 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, traces of gilt remains on the star); and two Small Basic Member's Badge (two piece construction, gilt star mounted to a silver base, obverse